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Tim
Senior Member

since 1999-06-08

Posts 1794

0 posted 2002-10-14 11:58 AM

My daddy was a red corvette,
...my ma a Studebaker,
No matter what the distance,
...poor dad could never take her.

Daddy had a Holley carb,
...momma ran just stock,
In pedal to the metal time,
...mom really cleaned dad's clock.

Four-twenty seven dialed and tuned,
...Hurst four-speed on the floor,
Daddy was a race machine,
...oh, could his engine roar.

Momma's block was stock V-eight,
...a three speed on the tree,
Her engine purred just like a cat,
...as smooth as sweet ice tea.

Now daddy couldn't stand to lose,
...his life it went to heck,
As momma floored her Studebaker,
...and left behind dad's wreck.

[This message has been edited by Tim (10-14-2002 11:59 AM).]

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1 posted 2002-10-14 12:00 PM

Awesome poem

Cold hands means a warm heart

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean

since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

2 posted 2002-10-14 12:02 PM

I don't think I know all the proper terminology to fully appreciate this--the only thing I know about cars is the number of the local cab service!

But I know enough about analogy, comparison and metaphor AND relationships to appreciate this one.

Enjoyed this. But then, I've dreams of squealing me own tires!

WhiteRose
Member Elite

since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon

3 posted 2002-10-15 03:35 PM

Unfortunately, or maybe not, now being married to my second motor head, I know way too much about cars. So I appreciate the humor and comparison here. Delightful this is. Enjoyed

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

4 posted 2002-10-17 03:18 AM

Tim,
This poem is a keeper and belongs at the top again! Great write.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

5 posted 2002-12-01 07:53 PM

Tim, I decided to look for some of your poems and
looky at this cute little one I found. I like it,
so back it goes to the top.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2002-12-01 07:57 PM

(sigh) I have to admit I know diddly-squat about automobiles and mechanics, but I just love the charisma you put into your poetry and I love this! (big hugggssssss) This is a marvelous dedication, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Tim, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (12-01-2002 07:57 PM).]

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